The Chicago White Sox slugger was unavailable for comment after being thrown at by Minnesota Twins pitcher Tyler Duffey on Tuesday night for allegedly violating an unwritten rule Monday by homering on a 3-0 pitch in the ninth inning of a Sox blowout.
But Sox manager Tony La Russa said Wednesday he was surprised the incident is getting so much attention and defended his right to reprimand his star rookie for missing a take sign.
“I’m really surprised that I’m getting so many questions on this,” La Russa said during a teleconference dominated by questions about the incident.